Theresa and Team USA go mountain climbing
Before the 2010 USA Women's U18 Team attempts to conquer the FIBA Americas U18 Championship for Women June 23-27, the team stood atop one of the highest summits in Colorado: Pikes Peak -- which is
Before the 2010 USA Women's U18 Team attempts to conquer the FIBA Americas U18 Championship for Women June 23-27, the team stood atop one of the highest summits in Colorado: Pikes Peak -- which is
Seimone Augustus has been relentless from behind the 3-point line since her return to the line up and that didn't change last night as the Lady Tiger star hit three of four behind the arc in scoring 20 points and leading the Minnesota to a road win against the New York Liberty. The victory was the third in a row for Minnesota including two on the road. During that span, Mone has been an amazing 12 of 19 from the 3-point line!
Video highlights: http://bit.ly/91jWBc
Box Score: http://bit.ly/aIymgU
Nearly one-third into the WNBA season and the LSU Lady Tigers are making the mark among the league leaders in many of the statistical categories.
The Most Efficient Player in the WNBA? Sylvia Fowles! In a statistic that combines all of the most important statistics along with minutes played, the WNBA has created an "efficiency statistic" at which Big Syl leads the entire league.
Here's where our Lady Tigers are currently ranking statistically:
SYLVIA FOWLES
1st in Blocked Shots (2.7), 3rd in FG% (66.0), 6th in Scoring (18.9), 9th in Rebounding (10.1), 10th in Double-Doubles (2), 43rd in Steals (1.0), 49th in FT% (82.5)
SEIMONE AUGUSTUS
7th in Scoring (18.4), 16th in 3 Point FG% (45.5), 25th in FG% (50.0), 49th in Assists (1.8)
TEMEKA JOHNSON
3rd in Assists (4.6), 38th in FT% (84.2), 38th in 3 Point FG% (46.7)
SCHOLANDA ROBINSON
31st in Steals (1.2), 42nd in 3 Point FG% (37.5), 42nd in Assists (2.1)
ALLISON HIGHTOWER
27th in FT% (87.5), 43rd in Steals (1.1)
Sylvia Fowles put in a near double-double with 12 points and nine boards (along with 3 blocked shots) to lead Chicago over the Connecticut Sun last night. The victory was the first by any WNBA team over the Sun in Connecticut.
Lady Tigers In The WNBA Weekly Update – June 21, 2010
Every week, we will take a look at what former Lady Tigers did the past week in the WNBA. Marie Ferdinand-Harris, GuardFerdinand owns back-to-back double-digit scoring games, including 16 points in a loss to Connecticut on Friday. In that contest, she added five rebounds. Ferdinand averages 6.7 points per game for the Los Angeles Sparks, who are 3-8 this season.
Last Week:
This Week:
Thursday, June 24 at Washington, 4 p.m. CT
Sunday, June 27 at Atlanta, Noon CT
Sylvia Fowles, Center
Chicago Sky
Sylvia Fowles has been spectacular in all 12 of the Chicago Sky’s games this year. She has posted double-figures every contest and last week was no exception highlighted by a 24-point performance against Atlanta on June 15. On Saturday, Fowles (19.5 ppg) led the Sky in four categories in a loss at Washington on Saturday – points (17), rebounds (9), blocks (5) and steals (3).June 15 vs. Atlanta (L, 86-93) 24 pts, 6 reb, 3 blk, 1 stl, 7-of-13 FG, 10-of-11 FT, 30 min
June 19 at Washington (L, 61-65) 17 pts, 9 reb, 5 blk, 3 stl, 6-of-8 FG, 5-of-7 FT, 37 min
This Week:
Friday, June 25 vs. Washington, 7:30 p.m. CT
Sunday, June 27 vs. Indiana, 5 p.m. CT
Allison Hightower, GuardJune 18 at Los Angeles (W, 78-75) 1 reb, 1 stl, 4 min
Sunday, June 20 at Phoenix, did not play
This Week:
Tuesday, June 22 vs. Chicago, 7:30 p.m. CT
Friday, June 25 vs. Phoenix, 7:30 p.m. CT
Sunday, June 27 at New York, 4 p.m. CT
Temeka Johnson, Point Guard
Phoenix Mercury
June 18 vs. San Antonio (L, 105-108) 8 pts, 3 reb, 7 asst, 1 stl, 2-of-5 FG, 1-of-2 3 FG, 3-of-4 FT, 30 min
June 20 vs. Connecticut (L, 94-96) 8 pts, 2 reb, 1-of-2 FT, 33 min
This Week:
Friday, June 25 at Connecticut, 4:30 p.m. CT
Sunday, June 27 at Washington, 1 p.m. CT
Scholanda Robinson, Guard
Tulsa Shock
June 19 at Minnesota (L, 78-92) 14 pts, 2 reb, 4 asst, 2 stl, 2-of-4 FT, 27 min
This Week:
Wednesday, June 23 at Atlanta, 11 a.m. NBA-TV
Friday, June 25 vs. New York, 7 p.m.
Sunday, June 17 vs. Seattle, 3 p.m.
Seimone Augustus, Guard-Forward
Minnesota Lynx
Seimone Augustus earned her fourth career WNBA Player of the Week honor this past week. Augustus averaged 21.5 points (fourth in Western Conference, seventh overall), 3.0 rebounds, 1.5 assists and 1.0 block while leading the Lynx to a 2-0 record with back-to-back victories over the Tulsa Shock this past week. The pair of wins gave Minnesota a 2-2 mark in games since Augustus made her 2010 debut and pulled the Lynx to within 1.5 games of second place in the West. The LSU product and Baton Rouge, La., native had missed the first nine games of the year. After being idle for 19 home games stretching back to 2009, Augustus made a triumphant return to Target Center on June 18, with a game-high 27 points (her highest total since netting 30 on June 16, 2009), five rebounds and two blocks. Included in that effort were a career-high five three-pointers and a team-leading seven points in the fourth quarter that helped Minnesota rally for a 78-67 win. It marked the Lynx first victory in the last nine games in which they had entered the fourth quarter with a deficit. One night later in Tulsa, Augustus scored 16 points, including four more treys, in a 92-78 win over the Shock. The four three-pointers brought her total to a league-high nine for the week.
Last Week:
June 18 vs. Tulsa (W, 78-67) 27 pts, 11-of-19 FG, 5 reb, 3 asst, 2 blk, 34 min
June 19 at Tulsa (W, 92-78) 16 pts, 4-of-5 3 FG, 31 min
This Week:
Tuesday, June 22 at New York, 6:30 p.m. CT
Saturday, June 26 at San Antonio, 7 p.m. CT
NEW YORK, June 21, 2010 – Tina Charles of the Connecticut Sun and Seimone Augustus of the Minnesota Lynx, were named the league’s Eastern and Western Conference Players of the Week presented by Kia Motors, respectively, for regular season games played Monday, June 14 through Sunday, June 20.
This marks the first season that Kia Motors, an official marketing partner of the WNBA, has presented the WNBA Eastern and Western Conference Players of the Week award.For Augustus, the top overall pick in the 2006 WNBA Draft, the Player of the Week presented by Kia Motors award is the fourth of her career. More importantly, it signifies a successful return from a pair of surgical procedures – first to the ACL in her left knee following a collision with the Phoenix Mercury’s Diana Taurasi on June 17, 2009, and then to remove non-cancerous fibroids this past April.
Augustus averaged 21.5 points (fourth in Western Conference, seventh overall), 3.0 rebounds, 1.5 assists and 1.0 block while leading the Lynx to a 2-0 record with back-to-back victories over the Tulsa Shock this past week. The pair of wins gave Minnesota a 2-2 mark in games since Augustus made her 2010 debut and pulled the Lynx to within 1.5 games of second place in the West. The LSU product and Baton Rouge, La., native had missed the first nine games of the year. After being idle for 19 home games stretching back to 2009, Augustus made a triumphant return to Target Center on June 18, with a game-high 27 points (her highest total since netting 30 on June 16, 2009), five rebounds and two blocks. Included in that effort were a career-high five three-pointers and a team-leading seven points in the fourth quarter that helped Minnesota rally for a 78-67 win. It marked the Lynx first victory in the last nine games in which they had entered the fourth quarter with a deficit. One night later in Tulsa, Augustus scored 16 points, including four more treys, in a 92-78 win over the Shock. The four three-pointers brought her total to a league-high nine for the week. Other candidates for WNBA Players of the Week presented by Kia Motors were Indiana’s Tamika Catchings, Los Angeles’ Tina Thompson, New York’s Cappie Pondexter, Phoenix’s Diana Taurasi, Seattle’s Lauren Jackson, Tulsa’s Scholanda Robinson, and Washington’s Katie Smith.THERESA PLAISANCE: Last night we played two quarters against Chile and then two quarters Brazil and they played a completely different style of basketball. Chile was extremely short, their tallest player was 5'8" and they played really physical defense to make up for their size. They were great outside shooters. Brazil was extremely physical on both ends of the court. They had decent size and were well conditioned. I did alright aganst both teams dont know how many points had against Chile but had 9 against Brazil. It was intersting to listen to the other teams communicate with themselves. m anxious for the tournament to start on the 23rd of this month.
LASONDRA BARRETT: I would like to wish my father, David Barrett, a Happy Fathers Day!!!! He has taught me many life lessons that I use now and will use in the future. He always taught me to stand for something or fall for nothing. He's educated me on many things from history to cooking. My dad was the first to put a basketball in my hand and get me started on my basketball journey. Also, with the help of my mom he encouraged me when he saw my potential at the age of 10. My dad is and has always been a great father that was there for me through the good and bad times. The best part about him is he tells me what I need to hear instead of what I want to hear. I love my dad with all my heart and again Happy Fathers Day to all Fathers!!!!
KATHERINE GRAHAM: As fathers day approaches and I reflect on all the things my dad has done for my family and a few characteristics come to mind are a supporter, motivator, friend, but most importantly a mentor. Growing up in Birmingham during the Civil Rights movement, my dad was determined to create a better future for his family. A lot of the life lessons he has learned and shared with me is a result of his parents and what they instilled in him. First of all he is a Christian that was raised in the church and taught that the most important priorities in life are God first, and family second. When many see my father they see a large man of statue, that can be intimidating, however being a daddy's girl I see the kind, gentle side and can see past the intimidating exterior. Others may feel he is a man of very few words, however when talking with me we can talk for hours. During my freshman year of high school my dad would drop me off, and also pick me up after basketball practice. These were "our" times to spend together without interruptions. I would ask a simply question, and receive many life lessons about finance, school, and life decisions. My father may not realize this but he has set the standard EXTREMELY high for my husband. He does whatever he can for my family, and is always there to support myself as well as my brother. There is no way to estimate how much money my parents have spent traveling to football games for my brother and up and down the highways to come visit me or to catch a game or two. My dad is one person that can understand me without having to say a word. Sometimes our conversations last a while and other times they don't, but each time I see him, get a text before each game, or just hear his voice I know I have all his love, support, and I am very appreciative for a man like him in my life. I know he is probably reading this right now with a smile on his face and I want to just say thank you and I love you much!
P.S. Thank you mother, I love you too! Lol
DESTINI HUGHES: When I think about my dad, I think of a big...big...teddy bear! lol...I say that because my dad can look and be real intimidating sometimes, but he's really just a big softy. My dad is a high school basketball coach, and he actually coached me when I was growing up. From the outside looking in, it would appear that my dad was really hard and tough on me...and I'm not denying that he wasn't because that's one of the reasons why I'm so disciplined in my work ethic now. But what most people didn't see behind that big bark of his, was the compassion, love, and encouragement that he gave me each and every day. I have to give credit to my mom as well because on the days he was really hard on me, she always had my back :) (thanks mama!). I'm actually a daddy's girl (still am too)...off the court I loved hanging out with my dad! Even though he can be a little corny at times, I see where I get my goofiness from. Well actually my mom is a little goofy too so never mind. But anyway, I just want to wish my daddy a Happy Father's Day and I'm glad God blessed me with such an awesome dad! Love you!
P.S. I love you too mama! :)
COURTNEY JONES: Thursday night Coach Chancellor invited the Lady Tigers to his home to watch the Final game of the NBA finals. This had been a game talked about all over the world for days and me personally I was ready to see the ending results. Out of the entire team 2 of the team members where Lakers fans, one of them being me of course. Throughout the game so much smart talk was being spread and there was so much aggression in the room you would have thought you were at a WWE wrestling match. I had nerves like I was actually about to play, that’s how serious it was. During the entire game the Lakers could not catch a lead until the 4th quarter. What people don’t realize is that the LA Lakers are a second half team and most of their points come from the 3rd and 4th quarters. I wasn’t worried because I knew Kobe Bryant wouldn’t let his team down and they would pull it together for the win. I wanted to rub it in my teammates face but I remained humble in hopes that they one day understand that the Lakers are the best in the league right now. It’s all about the Purple&Gold!!!
Marie Ferdinand, like Seimone Augustus, is yet another Lady Tiger on the mend following a knee injury and on Friday night she finally returned to the starting line up where she hit 7 of 14 shots for 16 points while grabbing 5 rebounds. The effort was outstanding but not enough to lead Los Angeles to victory as they lost to Connecticut. Allison Hightower logged 4 minutes grabbing a rebound and a steal for the Sun.
Read about the game: http://bit.ly/c1hhvQ